Caprosyn and Monocryl

Question 1

Is Caprosyn an MSA or BSA?

Answer 1

MSA

Question 2

Composition of Caprosyn?

Answer 2

Glycolide, Caprolactone, Trimethylene Carbonate and Lactide

Question 3

Is Caprosyn coated?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What colour box is Caprosyn in?

Answer 4

Rose

Question 5

How long is the wound support for Caprosyn?

Answer 5

10 days

Question 6

Tensile strength for Caprosyn?

Answer 6

5 days = 50 to 60%

10 days = 20 to 30%

Question 7

Absorption rate for Caprosyn?

Answer 7

56 days

Question 8

Competitor of Caprosyn?

Answer 8

No true competitor but closest products would be Monocryl/Gut

Question 9

Indication/Use for Caprosyn?

Answer 9

Gynae, urol, sub-cuticular closure, gen soft tissue approx/ligation, ent, plastics

Question 10

Contraindications for Caprosyn?

Answer 10

CV, Neuro, Micro, Ophthalmic

Question 11

Benefits of Caprosyn?

Answer 11

• Max strength - high out of packet - stronger than chromic gut.
• Rapid absorption - half the time of Monocryl.
• Excellent handling.

Question 12

What is the composition of Monocryl?

Answer 12

Glycolide, Caprolactone

Question 13

Is Monocryl coated?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What colour box is Monocryl in?

Answer 14

Coral

Question 15

Wound support for Monocryl?

Answer 15

2 weeks

Question 16

What is the absorption rate for Monocryl?

Answer 16

91 to 119 days

Question 17

Use for Monocryl?

Answer 17

Gen soft tissue, approx/ligation, skin closure, Uro.

Question 18

Contraindications for Monocryl?

Answer 18

Undyed not in fascia. CV, Neuro, micro, ophthalmic.

Question 19

Tensile strength for Monocryl?

Answer 19

• Undyed 1 wk = 50 to 60%, 2 wks = 20 to 30%, 3 wks = 0

- Dyed 1 wk = 60 to 70%, 2 wks = 30 to 40%, 4 wks = 0

Question 20

Is Caprosyn dyed or Undyed?

Answer 20

Available in both

Question 21

What sizes are Caprosyn sutures available in?

Answer 21

1 to 6-0

Question 22

Benefit of using Caprosyn verse GUT?

Answer 22

Lower tissue reaction with Caprosyn and less tissue drag.